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Parenting Out Loud

Parenting Out Loud

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Welcome to your weekly dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want. Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks break down the latest from the zeitgeist, news cycle and trending MumTok conversations, with smart takes and zero sugar-coating.

Sharp, funny, never sanctimonious: if parents are thinking it, we’re talking about it.. Hit play and join the group chat.

2025 Mamamia Podcasts
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  • PARENTING OUT LOUD: Sleep Divorce, 'Hopeless' Dads & Goodnight To The Bedtime Story

    PARENTING OUT LOUD: Sleep Divorce, 'Hopeless' Dads & Goodnight To The Bedtime Story
    Jul 11 2025
    Welcome to Parenting Out Loud where if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. On the show today, Jessie Stephens, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks sit down to tackle; Glam retreats: a cultural necessity for post-partum mums?Why bedtime stories are being put to bed themselves. How some dads forget their kids names, refuse to change a nappy or fail to RSVP — and why some women let them.And, sleep divorces. Is this where intimacy gets put to rest, or a secret hack that's been misjudged? Plus, in this week’s reccos: 🐣 Amelia is a fan of these Baby Origami wraps.📚 Jessie solves a gift issue with a personalised book from Lucy and Co.🧸 Stacey shares her obsession with magnetic tiles. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Parenting Out Loud Ep 1: Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance ReviewParenting Out Loud Ep 2: The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' SchoolingParenting Out Loud Ep 3: A New Co-Parenting Rule & The 100% Work DilemmaParenting Out Loud Ep 4: The Ms Rachel Controversy & The Great Kids Vs Friendships DebateParenting Out Loud Ep 5: Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline DebateHow To Build A Universe: Into The Jungle We GoThe Baby Bubble: Hi, I Have Some Feedback: The Baffling World Of Children’s BooksTell Me It's Going To Be Okay: Trump's First 24 Hours In Office Were BusyConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: Um. Couples are getting 'sleep divorces' and it sounds... brutal.'I was reading bedtime stories with a glass of wine. A question from my son stopped me in my tracks.''My toddler’s bedtime is always chaotic. Here's a recap of the new routine we tried for a week.'We asked dads what one thing makes them feel the most parenting guilt. It's not what you'd expect."Reading bedtime stories." 30 parents share the one thing they really hate doing with their kids.'My mum encouraged me to go to a place where "mothers are mothered". It cost $5,000.'‘Why I spent 40 days at home after giving birth.’ THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton Are you fighting with someone you love? Maybe it’s your partner or your sibling or your best friend? Mamamia’s new therapy-based series is looking for a range of pairs who are interested in receiving qualified psychotherapy to help them repair their relationship before it’s too late. We are looking for real people, with real problems, who want real therapy. If this is you, apply here. GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    46 mins
  • Parenting Out Loud: Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate

    Parenting Out Loud: Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great Trampoline Debate
    Jul 4 2025
    We've got a fresh episode of Parenting Out Loud for you. Because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. On the show today, Jessie Stephens, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks join forces to chat all things including: 👩 'I abandoned my family without warning. It was the best thing I ever did.' We dive into the article that went viral on site this week and we have lots of thoughts. 🍼 Why more families than ever are wanting daughters over sons - what's behind this fascinating shift? 💚 Plus, do you have a DFK? Were you a DFK? And WTF is a DFK? Dr Becky's latest parenting trend explained.🤸 And, are you in trampoline denial? Plus, in this week’s reccos: 📝 Amelia wants you to try Spirograph Drawing and Design Set🧸 Jessie wants you to listen to the podcast Eat Sleep Repeat 📚 Stacey wants you to make this recipe-less crowd favourite meal, just cook lamb mince with cumin, paprika in a fry pan. Throw some potato and zucchini in the air fryer (or oven) and a dollop of tzatziki to finish it all off. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Parenting Out Loud Ep 1: Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance ReviewParenting Out Loud Ep 2: The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' SchoolingParenting Out Loud Ep 3: A New Co-Parenting Rule & The 100% Work DilemmaParenting Out Loud Ep 4: The Ms Rachel Controversy & The Great Kids Vs Friendships DebateMamamia Out Loud: "Too Rich" Celebrities & The Adolescence TheoryEat Sleep Repeat: I Don’t Want To Parent The Way I Was ParentedConnect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: 'I abandoned my family without warning. It was the best thing I ever did.''I didn't realise gender disappointment was a thing in pregnancy, until I admitted I had it.'What you should do if your child gets injured on the trampoline."My adult child was suffering, but I had to step back for my own health.”There's one question we're all asking since watching Adolescence. An expert just answered it. THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    32 mins
  • Parenting Out Loud:The Ms Rachel Controversy & The Great Kids Vs Friendships Debate

    Parenting Out Loud:The Ms Rachel Controversy & The Great Kids Vs Friendships Debate
    Jun 27 2025
    Another week, another Parenting Out Loud episode where if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. On today's show, Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester are joined by friend of the pod, and Mamamia's Deputy Editor, Stacey Hicks to discuss whether or not kids ruin your adult friendships. Also, to what extent should children's entertainment figures be apolitical, and why is YouTube's Ms Rachel so controversial right now? Plus, the dumb phone. Between landlines, 'brick' phones and a yearning for the '90s, it seems nostalgia is the newest tech trend for parents. And, in this week’s reccos: Amelia wants you to try a special storytelling collection, Jessie is recommending daycare with a twist and Stacey is all over Dolly Parton's 'imagination' library. Support independent women's media WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT: Parenting Out Loud Ep 1: Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance ReviewParenting Out Loud Ep 2: The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' SchoolingParenting Out Loud Ep 3: A New Co-Parenting Rule & The 100% Work DilemmaHow to Build A Universe: From Media To Friends, How To Manage Your Child's External InfluencesThis Glorious Mess: Why Your Obsession With Bluey Is Deeper Than You Think (Bonus) WHAT TO READ: Rachel Accurso's son struggled with a speech delay, so she started making videos online.‘I was a total a**hole’. An open letter to the women who became mums before me.'I didn't know how to keep my kids safe on their phones, until an expert shared these three hacks.''I'm a psychologist. This hidden phone setting kills your endless scrolling addiction.'Worried about what your kids see online? These 5 tips make digital parenting easier.'I don't have a kid, but I told my workplace I do.''Why I refuse to use a smartphone.'2006 called and it wants you to buy your kid a dumb phone. THE END BITS: Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    42 mins
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